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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,857.60, 452,786.40 and 144,004.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,857.60, 452,786.40 and 144,004.80 is: 216,007.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,857.60 : 452,786.40 = 144,004.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,857.60/452,786.40 = 144,004.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,857.60x = 452,786.40 × 144,004.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,857.60x = 65,203,414,974.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,203,414,974.72/301,857.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,007.20

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